British Aerospace 146-200 Flight Simulator Flights

The British Aerospace 146-200 is a four-engined regional jet airliner built by British Aerospace for short-haul passenger transport. It is distinguished by its unusual four-engine layout for an aircraft of its size, powered by Avco Lycoming ALF502R-5 turbofans, making it a distinctive type for sim pilots exploring regional jet operations into smaller airports.

Overview

The BAe 146-200 is a four-engine regional jet airliner produced by British Aerospace and used in passenger transport service. Its four-engine configuration sets it apart from most aircraft in the regional jet category, which typically use two engines.

History & Development

Individual airframes of the type were still in active passenger service decades after manufacture; one example, registration D-AMGL with construction number 2055, was built in 1986 and remained in commercial passenger transport use into the mid-2010s, illustrating the type's longevity in airline service.

Design & Specifications

The BAe 146-200 is fitted with four Avco Lycoming ALF502R-5 turbofan engines, a four-engine arrangement that was a defining feature of the type among its regional jet contemporaries.

Operational Use

The type was used for scheduled passenger transport, including services into constrained city-centre airports such as London City Airport, where an aircraft of this type was involved in a recorded incident on 16 August 2015.